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VXI 441

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

50,216 mi
Last recorded50,216 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXI 441
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 50,216 miles

Nearside Rear metal bearing cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 50,216 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear metal bearing cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 49,039 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 49,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle end of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 47,749 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 46,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 46,298 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,819 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 44,812 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 43,405 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 43,401 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,822 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 41,818 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hub leaking oil onto brakes

Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,422 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,886 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

wipers smear screen

Fail 15 Jun 2018 38,882 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

wipers smear screen

Pass 24 May 2017 37,684 miles

Coolant leak

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2017 37,677 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working bulb out (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,963 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 36,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged supply to nearside front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,066 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 May 2015 36,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust does not clear body

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2014 34,929 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 34,172 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 34,169 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 33,234 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,452 miles

exhaust front pipe has slight blow

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,411 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 30,374 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 28,629 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,134 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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VXI 441 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VXI 441, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VXI 441 registered?

VXI 441 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is VXI 441 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXI 441 shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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